1 000 Bike Show bigger than ever50cc Japanese marque on display at bike show
1 000 Bike Show will take place at Germiston High School.
THE 30th annual 1 000 Bike Show will be hosted by The Classic Motorcycle Club, at Germiston High School, on July 4 and 5.
The show has grown from humble beginnings, as a small display in the Carlton Centre’s Centre Court in 1985, to what is now the largest dedicated motorcycle show in Africa.
It has moved venue over the years to accommodate more exhibitors and visitors, and will celebrate its 14th year at the school.This year it is anticipated that 450 classic motorcycles, ranging from 1907 to 1985, will be on display in the main tent.
The display will include Ariel, BSA, Norton and Triumph motorcycles, along with lesser known British brands.
European bikes, including old BMWs, Laverdas, Moto Guzzis, Kreidlers and Zundapps will also be on show. All the Japanese marques will also be there, with a special 50cc display this year.
Other displays on the main field will include a Concours d’Elegance and a retro display of Café Racers and Bobbas. Exhibitor badges are awarded for each motorcycle on display and trophies will be awarded to both the best marque and motorcycle on show.
The visitor’s motorcycle park also brings together over 1 000 bikes in one place, thus becoming part of the show. It is amazing what you will see there.
There will also be trade stalls, food stalls, a beer garden and a live band.
The show is an ideal opportunity to relive memories and see how The Classic Motorcycle Club strives to keep the ”Classic Wheels Turning”.
If anyone has a ”classic” they would like to display, or if they would like to join the club, they should contact club chairman Hamish Ireland for more information on 082 772 0141, send an email to chairman@classicmotorcycleclub.co.za, or visit www.classicmotorcycleclub.co.za
